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Men's Basketball

“We believe we can win that game”: Belief and experience lifts Ravens to National Title 

Halifax, NS- When that championship moment finally came, so did the emotions. The Carleton Ravens men’s basketball team had just defeated the St. Fx X-Men 109-104 in double overtime in the title game of the U SPORTS men’s basketball Final 8. They had just won their four straight national title.  Point guard Aiden Warnholtz – named tournament MVP – said he felt a ton of joy … Continue reading “We believe we can win that game”: Belief and experience lifts Ravens to National Title 

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Men's Basketball

Gee-Gees win bronze over 1st-seeded Vikes

Halifax, NS- The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees wins bronze at the U SPORTS men’s basketball Final 8 on Sunday at the Scotiabank Centre with a 78-58 victory over the University of Victoria Vikes. Gee-Gees head coach James Derouin said in the first half, it felt like there was a lid on the rim, similar to the tough loss against the Carleton University Ravens, where shots … Continue reading Gee-Gees win bronze over 1st-seeded Vikes

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Men's Basketball

Citadins’ journey comes full circle with Consolation Finals win over Gaels 

Halifax, NS- It all came full circle for the UQAM Citadins men’s basketball team.  The Citadins lost to the Queen’s Gaels 84-73 back on Oct. 1 – their first U SPORTS game of the season (they lost to University of Vermont before that). It was an 84-73 defeat that day for them. The start of their journey. Fast forward over five months later, it was UQAM celebrating … Continue reading Citadins’ journey comes full circle with Consolation Finals win over Gaels 

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Men's Basketball

“He has the ability”: Connor Vreeken steps up as Carleton knocks off Ottawa in semis 

Halifax, NS- Carleton Ravens guard Connor Vreeken drove into the lane. His team was nursing a late lead that had shrunk smaller and smaller. It was 14 points at one time in the fourth quarter and now it was down to 75-70 after two Kevin Otoo free throws. It was the men’s basketball Final 8 semi-finals. Then Vreeken drove into the lane and hit a jumper. … Continue reading “He has the ability”: Connor Vreeken steps up as Carleton knocks off Ottawa in semis 

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Men's Basketball

X-Men take down 1st-seeded Vikes, advance to final against Ravens

Halifax, NS– The St. Francis Xavier University X-Men defeated the first-seeded University of Victoria Vikes 77-65 as the host team advances to the final. The X-Men pulled through Saturday night at the Scotiabank Centre against the Vikes with 10 points and 19 rebounds from the U SPORTS Defensive Player of the Year, David Muenkat. Avan Nava also starred, dropping 17 points in the win. Vikes … Continue reading X-Men take down 1st-seeded Vikes, advance to final against Ravens

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Women's Basketball

Ravens take off with victory to set rematch with Gaels in Gold Medal Game

Sydney, NS – The number one seed Carleton Ravens women’s basketball team defeated the Saint Mary’s University (SMU) in the U SPORTS Final 8 semi-final 65-46. Carleton led wire-to-wire on route to their first 5-46 victory behind a gruelling defence that forced SMU to shoot 21 per cent from the field and 13 percent from three.  It was evident that the east coast crowd was … Continue reading Ravens take off with victory to set rematch with Gaels in Gold Medal Game

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Men's Basketball

UQAM and Queen’s rebound to reach U SPORTS Consolation Finals 

Halifax, NS- While they may have been eliminated from championship contention, there were still games to play for the four teams in the consolation semi-finals of the U SPORTS men’s basketball Final 8.  The Winnipeg Wesmen and UQAM Citadins played a see-saw game that went into double overtime before UQAM prevailed 90-85. The Queen’s Gaels took the lead early against the UPEI Panthers and didn’t give that … Continue reading UQAM and Queen’s rebound to reach U SPORTS Consolation Finals 

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Gee-Gees show depth and discipline in U SPORTS Final 8 win over Winnipeg 

Halifax, NS- As they approach their U SPORTS Final 8 semifinal game against the rival Carleton Ravens, one of the things the Ottawa Gee-Gees are looking to do is play disciplined and locked in throughout. They’ve shown it against the Winnipeg Wesmen in the U SPORTS Final 8 quarterfinals. Ottawa went out to a 23-11 lead after one quarter, and it continued to grow – leading … Continue reading Gee-Gees show depth and discipline in U SPORTS Final 8 win over Winnipeg 

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Men's Basketball

“Survive and advance”: Ravens edge Citadins in U SPORTS quarterfinal

Halifax, NS- It came down to the final shot. The UQAM Citadins men’s basketball team – fresh off their RSEQ championship – were trailing 73-71 with eight seconds remaining. Here was their chance to advance at U SPORTS Final 8. Just a day earlier, UQAM head coach Mario Joseph talked about his team being underdogs against Carleton in their Final 8 quarterfinal matchup. He talked about … Continue reading “Survive and advance”: Ravens edge Citadins in U SPORTS quarterfinal

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“It’s a Pretty Difficult Feat”: OUA and RSEQ U SPORTS Final 8 Preview

Hamilton, ON- With the U SPORTS men’s basketball Final 8 tipping off on Mar. 10, there is a strong contingent from the OUA. The Ottawa Gee-Gees, Carleton Ravens and Queen’s Gaels are ranked second, third and fifth in the tournament.  “We feel like we play in certainly the toughest division in Canada [with Ottawa and Carleton],” Queen’s Gaels head coach Steph Barrie said. “We’ve certainly been … Continue reading “It’s a Pretty Difficult Feat”: OUA and RSEQ U SPORTS Final 8 Preview

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